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Gymnastics: Cat Spring (Straddle)

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  • Pupils jump forwards to take weight on hands and arms.
  • Hips are kept high and feet are brought to outside of hands.

    • COACHING POINTS

  • At first keep a short distance between hands and feet. Slowly increase.
  • Aim to keep legs extended.
  • Head up and eyes forward

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  • Exit to stand.

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  • Relax to long sit.

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